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In his ARC 2026 keynote, Bjorn Lomborg presented a data-driven view of how exaggerated fears around climate change have led us to make decisions that are bad for our quality of life and for our economies.
He urges a return to an emphasis on energy abundance and affordability, in order to drive the growth and innovation that will ultimately allow us to tackle climate change through new technologies.
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Buy your 1st edition copy of our new book, The Age of Reconstruction: amazon.co.uk/dp/1916948510
With the return of the ARC Conference this June, we are publishing a brand new book — the most comprehensive synthesis of ARC’s philosophy to date. Drawing on Augustine, Tolkien, and a long tradition of civilisational thinking, The Age of Reconstruction charts a path from diagnosis to renewal. While many can point out where things have gone wrong, this book does what most can’t: it lays out a vision of what we must build, how, and why it is still possible.
Praise for The Age of Reconstruction:
"Will Western Civilisation flourish, or flounder? It depends on us, and the decisions we make right now. And Johnny Patterson's wonderful 'The Age of Reconstruction' gives us the formula, based on timeless ideas and wisdom." — Arthur Brooks, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
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Dr Bjorn Lomborg researches the smartest ways to do good. With his think tank, the Copenhagen Consensus, he has worked to find and promote the most effective solutions to the world's greatest challenges, from disease and hunger to climate and education.
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00:00 Why energy transformed human civilisation
00:52 From poverty to prosperity through abundant energy
02:16 The link between energy and economic growth
03:02 Challenging the climate "end of the world" narrative
04:57 Why public concern over climate is changing
05:40 What the data says about climate disasters
07:06 Wildfires, polar bears and separating fact from fear
08:19 Heat, cold and the role of affordable energy
09:15 Why the global energy transition has stalled
10:08 The rising cost of renewable electricity
12:14 The economic price of net zero
13:29 The case for energy abundance over energy austerity
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In his ARC 2026 keynote, Bjorn Lomborg presented a data-driven view of how exaggerated fears around climate change have led us to make decisions that are bad for our quality of life and for our economies.
He urges a return to an emphasis on energy abundance and affordability, in order to drive the growth and innovation that will ultimately allow us to tackle climate change through new technologies.
__
Buy your 1st edition copy of our new book, The Age of Reconstruction: amazon.co.uk/dp/1916948510
With the return of the ARC Conference this June, we are publishing a brand new book — the most comprehensive synthesis of ARC’s philosophy to date. Drawing on Augustine, Tolkien, and a long tradition of civilisational thinking, The Age of Reconstruction charts a path from diagnosis to renewal. While many can point out where things have gone wrong, this book does what most can’t: it lays out a vision of what we must build, how, and why it is still possible.
Praise for The Age of Reconstruction:
"Will Western Civilisation flourish, or flounder? It depends on us, and the decisions we make right now. And Johnny Patterson's wonderful 'The Age of Reconstruction' gives us the formula, based on timeless ideas and wisdom." — Arthur Brooks, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
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Dr Bjorn Lomborg researches the smartest ways to do good. With his think tank, the Copenhagen Consensus, he has worked to find and promote the most effective solutions to the world's greatest challenges, from disease and hunger to climate and education.
__
00:00 Why energy transformed human civilisation
00:52 From poverty to prosperity through abundant energy
02:16 The link between energy and economic growth
03:02 Challenging the climate "end of the world" narrative
04:57 Why public concern over climate is changing
05:40 What the data says about climate disasters
07:06 Wildfires, polar bears and separating fact from fear
08:19 Heat, cold and the role of affordable energy
09:15 Why the global energy transition has stalled
10:08 The rising cost of renewable electricity
12:14 The economic price of net zero
13:29 The case for energy abundance over energy austerity
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![What no one told you about Net-Zero | Bjorn Lomborg [ARC 2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bgk7oB_1gjc/mqdefault.jpg "What no one told you about Net-Zero | Bjorn Lomborg [ARC 2026]
In his ARC 2026 keynote, Bjorn Lomborg presented a data-driven view of how exaggerated fears around climate change have led us to make decisions that are bad for our quality of life and for our economies.
He urges a return to an emphasis on energy abundance and affordability, in order to drive the growth and innovation that will ultimately allow us to tackle climate change through new technologies.
Buy your 1st edition copy of our new book, The Age of Reconstruction: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1916948510
With the return of the ARC Conference this June, we are publishing a brand new book — the most comprehensive synthesis of ARC’s philosophy to date. Drawing on Augustine, Tolkien, and a long tradition of civilisational thinking, The Age of Reconstruction charts a path from diagnosis to renewal. While many can point out where things have gone wrong, this book does what most can’t: it lays out a vision of what we must build, how, and why it is still possible.
Praise for The Age of Reconstruction:
Will Western Civilisation flourish, or flounder? It depends on us, and the decisions we make right now. And Johnny Pattersons wonderful The Age of Reconstruction gives us the formula, based on timeless ideas and wisdom. — Arthur Brooks, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Dr Bjorn Lomborg researches the smartest ways to do good. With his think tank, the Copenhagen Consensus, he has worked to find and promote the most effective solutions to the worlds greatest challenges, from disease and hunger to climate and education.
00:00 Why energy transformed human civilisation
00:52 From poverty to prosperity through abundant energy
02:16 The link between energy and economic growth
03:02 Challenging the climate end of the world narrative
04:57 Why public concern over climate is changing
05:40 What the data says about climate disasters
07:06 Wildfires, polar bears and separating fact from fear
08:19 Heat, cold and the role of affordable energy
09:15 Why the global energy transition has stalled
10:08 The rising cost of renewable electricity
12:14 The economic price of net zero
13:29 The case for energy abundance over energy austerity
Subscribe to the ARC Newsletter for the latest updates from the ARC movement:
https://www.arc-conference.com/subscribe
Go deeper with ARC Research. Read reports, articles, and academic papers underneath our talks - all pointed towards advancing education, promoting research, and developing ideas about the keys to human flourishing and prosperity. https://www.arc-conference.com/research-papers
If you would like to support ARC’s mission financially, firstly - thank you so much for trusting us with your resources. And secondly, find out how here: https://www.arc-conference.com/donate
If you have any questions for us, or would like to partner with us, contact us here: info@arc-conference.com")
![The speech every young woman needs to hear | Meaghan Mobbs [ARC 2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dMiUjIhgtm8/mqdefault.jpg "The speech every young woman needs to hear | Meaghan Mobbs [ARC 2026]
What story are we telling women about the West?
Drawing on her experiences as a soldier, psychologist, humanitarian and mother, Dr. Meaghan Mobbs argues that Western civilization gave women unprecedented freedom—and that women now have a vital role in rebuilding the culture that made those freedoms possible.
Buy your 1st edition copy of our new book, The Age of Reconstruction: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1916948510
With the return of the ARC Conference this June, we are publishing a brand new book — the most comprehensive synthesis of ARC’s philosophy to date. Drawing on Augustine, Tolkien, and a long tradition of civilisational thinking, The Age of Reconstruction charts a path from diagnosis to renewal. While many can point out where things have gone wrong, this book does what most can’t: it lays out a vision of what we must build, how, and why it is still possible.
Praise for The Age of Reconstruction:
Will Western Civilisation flourish, or flounder? It depends on us, and the decisions we make right now. And Johnny Pattersons wonderful The Age of Reconstruction gives us the formula, based on timeless ideas and wisdom. — Arthur Brooks, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Meaghan Mobbs is a combat veteran, humanitarian leader, and policy expert. A West Point graduate and former paratrooper, she serves as Director of the Center for American Safety and Security and President of the RT Weatherman Foundation.
00:00 The stories that shaped my view of the West
02:06 Why Western civilization is worth defending
04:01 The story weve started telling women
06:09 What womanhood taught me
08:27 A better understanding of freedom
09:21 Why women will help rebuild the West
12:12 The Wests greatest gift to women
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![Why Everything We Build Feels Soulless | Sabin Howard [ARC 2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e3gjNJRKakc/mqdefault.jpg "Why Everything We Build Feels Soulless | Sabin Howard [ARC 2026]
Americas Michelangelo Sabin Howard explains why Western art abandoned beauty, why he believes that loss reflects a deeper civilisational crisis, and how creating Americas new national monuments became his answer. Drawing on Renaissance masters, faith, and his own journey, he argues that what a civilisation builds reveals what it believes about human beings.
Buy your 1st edition copy of our new book, The Age of Reconstruction: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1916948510
With the return of the ARC Conference this June, we are publishing a brand new book — the most comprehensive synthesis of ARC’s philosophy to date. Drawing on Augustine, Tolkien, and a long tradition of civilisational thinking, The Age of Reconstruction charts a path from diagnosis to renewal. While many can point out where things have gone wrong, this book does what most can’t: it lays out a vision of what we must build, how, and why it is still possible.
Praise for The Age of Reconstruction:
Will Western Civilisation flourish, or flounder? It depends on us, and the decisions we make right now. And Johnny Pattersons wonderful The Age of Reconstruction gives us the formula, based on timeless ideas and wisdom. — Arthur Brooks, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Sabin Howard is widely known as Americas Michelangelo, having designed and sculpted A Soldiers Journey, the sculptural heart of the National WWI Memorial.
00:00 I Quit My Job to Become an Artist
00:01:46 Renaissance Art Changed My Life
00:04:15 How Modern Art Lost Its Soul
00:08:04 Sculpting Americas World War I Memorial
00:09:32 The Story Behind the Shell-Shocked Soldier
00:11:00 Why Beauty Is a Civilizational Battle
00:12:28 Building Americas Grand Liberty Arch
00:14:34 What Endures Beyond Stone and Bronze
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![Kids need handwriting, not iPads | Sophie Winkleman [ARC 2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eCpk7Jhxt0M/mqdefault.jpg "Kids need handwriting, not iPads | Sophie Winkleman [ARC 2026]
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Buy your 1st edition copy of our new book, The Age of Reconstruction: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1916948510
With the return of the ARC Conference this June, we are publishing a brand new book — the most comprehensive synthesis of ARC’s philosophy to date. Drawing on Augustine, Tolkien, and a long tradition of civilisational thinking, The Age of Reconstruction charts a path from diagnosis to renewal. While many can point out where things have gone wrong, this book does what most can’t: it lays out a vision of what we must build, how, and why it is still possible.
Praise for The Age of Reconstruction:
Will Western Civilisation flourish, or flounder? It depends on us, and the decisions we make right now. And Johnny Pattersons wonderful The Age of Reconstruction gives us the formula, based on timeless ideas and wisdom. — Arthur Brooks, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
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The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) is an international movement with a vision for a better world where empowered citizens take responsibility and work together to bring flourishing and prosperity to their families, communities, and nations.")
![Why People Are Losing Faith in Democracy | Yemi Osinbajo [ARC 2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fppvj8ykJFg/mqdefault.jpg "Why People Are Losing Faith in Democracy | Yemi Osinbajo [ARC 2026]
In this keynote, former Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo argues that the West is facing a deep crisis of confidence in its institutions, from democracy and free enterprise to the rule of law and the international order. He explores why trust has eroded, how Africa experiences these challenges, and why AI raises new questions about freedom, governance, and human agency. Osinbajo concludes that lasting renewal requires not just institutional reform, but moral courage, shared responsibility, and a recovery of the values that sustain free societies.
Buy your 1st edition copy of our new book, The Age of Reconstruction: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1916948510
With the return of the ARC Conference this June, we are publishing a brand new book — the most comprehensive synthesis of ARC’s philosophy to date. Drawing on Augustine, Tolkien, and a long tradition of civilisational thinking, The Age of Reconstruction charts a path from diagnosis to renewal. While many can point out where things have gone wrong, this book does what most can’t: it lays out a vision of what we must build, how, and why it is still possible.
Praise for The Age of Reconstruction:
Will Western Civilisation flourish, or flounder? It depends on us, and the decisions we make right now. And Johnny Pattersons wonderful The Age of Reconstruction gives us the formula, based on timeless ideas and wisdom. — Arthur Brooks, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Yemi Osinbajo served as the 14th Vice President of Nigeria (2015-2023). He is also a Professor of Law and continues to engage actively in global and African development initiatives, with a focus on climate change, technology and AI for job creation, human capital development, and innovative financing for development.
00:00 – A Crisis of Confidence in the Modern Order
01:34 – Why Trust in Institutions Is Breaking Down
04:00 – Africas Challenge: Democracy, Debt & Development
07:06 – AI and the Future of Human Agency
10:01 – Rebuilding Freedom, Prosperity & Global Institutions
12:12 – Why the Rules-Based Order Still Matters
12:54 – The Moral Foundations of Free Societies
14:32 – Learning How to Flourish Togethe
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![Does the Future of the West Depend On Africa? | Mmusi Maimane [ARC 2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gSZZ5W8Ku14/mqdefault.jpg "Does the Future of the West Depend On Africa? | Mmusi Maimane [ARC 2026]
South African politician and author Mmusi Maimane argued that the future of the West and Africa is inseparable. Drawing on the African concept of ubuntu (I see you), he called for a renewed partnership built on human dignity, economic prosperity, and shared Judeo-Christian values.
Buy your 1st edition copy of our new book, The Age of Reconstruction: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1916948510
With the return of the ARC Conference this June, we are publishing a brand new book — the most comprehensive synthesis of ARC’s philosophy to date. Drawing on Augustine, Tolkien, and a long tradition of civilisational thinking, The Age of Reconstruction charts a path from diagnosis to renewal. While many can point out where things have gone wrong, this book does what most can’t: it lays out a vision of what we must build, how, and why it is still possible.
Praise for The Age of Reconstruction:
Will Western Civilisation flourish, or flounder? It depends on us, and the decisions we make right now. And Johnny Pattersons wonderful The Age of Reconstruction gives us the formula, based on timeless ideas and wisdom. — Arthur Brooks, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Dr Mmusi Maimane is the Leader of Build One South Africa and a Member of Parliament, where he chairs the Standing Committee on Appropriations. He is driving the Fair Pay Bill to protect workers and first-time job seekers from exploitation, and is leading the call to raise standards in South African education.
00:00 I See You: The Meaning of Ubuntu
01:25 Shared Humanity and Human Dignity
03:29 Why We Are All Descendants of Africa
04:45 The Opportunity of This Moment
05:56 Why Africa Looks East and the West Must Rebuild Trust
08:13 From Pro-Poor to Pro-Wealth Policies
10:30 The Cost of Extractive Capitalism
11:12 Why Africa Needs Debt Reform
12:21 A New Partnership Between Africa and the West
13:17 Reconciliation in a Fractured World
14:35 Building a More Hopeful Future
Go deeper with ARC Research. Read reports, articles, and academic papers underneath our talks - all pointed towards advancing education, promoting research, and developing ideas about the keys to human flourishing and prosperity. https://www.arc-conference.com/research-papers
If you would like to support ARC’s mission financially, firstly - thank you so much for trusting us with your resources. And secondly, find out how here: https://www.arc-conference.com/donate
If you have any questions for us, or would like to partner with us, contact us here: info@arc-conference.com")
![The Winners and Losers of the AI Revolution | Tyler Cowen [ARC 2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hfZWfkQR9zs/mqdefault.jpg "The Winners and Losers of the AI Revolution | Tyler Cowen [ARC 2026]
Tyler Cowen joined us on Day 2 of ARC 2026 and shared his predictions for how the AI revolution will reshape the job market, and how to adapt to survive in this strange new world that is on our doorstep.
Buy your 1st edition copy of our new book, The Age of Reconstruction: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1916948510
With the return of the ARC Conference this June, we are publishing a brand new book — the most comprehensive synthesis of ARC’s philosophy to date. Drawing on Augustine, Tolkien, and a long tradition of civilisational thinking, The Age of Reconstruction charts a path from diagnosis to renewal. While many can point out where things have gone wrong, this book does what most can’t: it lays out a vision of what we must build, how, and why it is still possible.
Praise for The Age of Reconstruction:
Will Western Civilisation flourish, or flounder? It depends on us, and the decisions we make right now. And Johnny Pattersons wonderful The Age of Reconstruction gives us the formula, based on timeless ideas and wisdom. — Arthur Brooks, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Tyler Cowen is an American economist, author, and public intellectual. He is the Holbert L. Harris Professor of Economics at George Mason University and serves as chairman of the universitys Mercatus Center.
00:00 The era of strong AI is here
01:08 Why labour mobility will matter
02:01 Everyone will need to retrain
03:18 The new jobs AI will create
05:13 Why human charisma still wins
06:00 The rise of artisanal and weird jobs
07:18 What work will look like after AI
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If you would like to support ARC’s mission financially, firstly - thank you so much for trusting us with your resources. And secondly, find out how here: https://www.arc-conference.com/donate
If you have any questions for us, or would like to partner with us, contact us here: info@arc-conference.com")
![WATCH: Kemi Badenoch on how to rebuild Britain [ARC 2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mFz8i1Ad-7w/mqdefault.jpg "WATCH: Kemi Badenoch on how to rebuild Britain [ARC 2026]
We were privileged to be joined by Kemi Badenoch at ARC 2026, who shared her take on where we are heading in the West and what needs to change if we are to move towards growth and flourishing.
Buy your 1st edition copy of our new book, The Age of Reconstruction: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1916948510
With the return of the ARC Conference this June, we are publishing a brand new book — the most comprehensive synthesis of ARC’s philosophy to date. Drawing on Augustine, Tolkien, and a long tradition of civilisational thinking, The Age of Reconstruction charts a path from diagnosis to renewal. While many can point out where things have gone wrong, this book does what most can’t: it lays out a vision of what we must build, how, and why it is still possible.
Praise for The Age of Reconstruction:
Will Western Civilisation flourish, or flounder? It depends on us, and the decisions we make right now. And Johnny Pattersons wonderful The Age of Reconstruction gives us the formula, based on timeless ideas and wisdom. — Arthur Brooks, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
The Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP is the Leader of the British Conservative & Unionist Party and Leader of HM Opposition. She has served as the Member of Parliament for North West Essex, previously Saffron Walden, since 2017.
00:00 Introduction: Why Young People Have Lost Hope
00:00:57 Debt, Housing and a Generation Under Pressure
00:02:19 Why Young People Need a Country Worth Fighting For
00:03:16 Culture, Family and Britains Demographic Decline
00:05:50 Immigration, Welfare and Economic Renewal
00:08:06 Restoring the Social Contract for Young People
00:11:02 Net Zero, Energy Prices and Reindustrialising Britain
00:14:08 Conservatism, Institutions and a Message to the Next Generation
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If you have any questions for us, or would like to partner with us, contact us here: info@arc-conference.com")
